Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- The Pakistan Army has rejected rumours that Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir plans to become the country's next president. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry called the speculation "nonsense" during an interview with The Economist. He stated that there was no truth to such claims and dismissed the reports as baseless.

These rumours began circulating after the ruling coalition gained a two-thirds majority in parliament, which is needed for constitutional amendments. Some on social media speculated that this could pave the way for Munir's elevation to the presidency. However, officials have repeatedly denied these claims, including Interior Minister Mo...